[2026 Latest] Top 10 Scariest Haunted Spots in Tokyo | Local Rumors and Safety Information

Places in Tokyo you should never go near

The megacity of Tokyo. Behind its dazzling neon lights lurks the darkness of centuries of history. In this article, we have carefully selected 10 of the most terrifying haunted spots in Tokyo.Rumors circulating in the areaWe will introduce them together.

⚠️ Attention:Never enter private property or restricted areas. This does not endorse illegal activities.

1. Old Komine Tunnel (Hachioji City)

This tunnel remains on the old road that once connected Hachioji and Itsukaichi. Completed in 1927, it is now sealed off, but numerous paranormal phenomena have been reported there.

• A woman's crying can be heard near the entrance to the tunnel.
• A female ghost in white clothing has been sighted.
• The car engine suddenly stopped.

2. Hachioji Castle Ruins (Hachioji City)

This castle is a tragic site, where, according to legend, the wives and children of the castle's soldiers threw themselves into the waterfall at the main palace during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's siege of Odawara in 1590. It is designated as a national historical site.

• Screams of women can be heard near the waterfall at the main shrine.
• The ghosts of defeated samurai are said to haunt the area.
• The sound of armor echoes in the middle of the night.

3. Sendagaya Tunnel (Shibuya Ward)

This tunnel passes directly beneath the cemetery of Senjuin Temple. It's a well-known haunted spot among taxi drivers.

• Putting a ghost into a taxi inside a tunnel
• In the middle of the night, no one is seen inside the tunnel.
• A famous ghost story among taxi drivers

4. The burial mound of Taira no Masakado's head (Otemachi, Chiyoda Ward)

This is the place where the head of Taira no Masakado, one of Japan's three greatest vengeful spirits, is said to be enshrined. It's located right in the heart of the Otemachi business district.

• Those involved in the removal of the burial mound suffered one misfortune after another.
• GHQ attempted to remove it, but a worker died in an accident.
• The surrounding buildings are designed so as not to turn their backs on the burial mound.

5. Oiwa Inari Tamiya Shrine (Yotsuya, Shinjuku Ward)

This shrine is dedicated to Oiwa, the character from the Yotsuya Kaidan ghost story. It is said to be modeled after the tragic tale of the real-life Tamiya family.

• It is a custom for actors who perform Yotsuya Kaidan to always visit a shrine.
• A legend says that if you perform without visiting the shrine, an accident will happen.
• A female ghost has been sighted near the shrine.

6. Aoyama Cemetery (Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku)

Established in 1874, this is one of the largest cemeteries in Tokyo. While it's known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms, the atmosphere completely changes at night.

• Numerous sightings of ghosts in taxis
• A woman in a white kimono appears during the cherry blossom season at night.
• My cell phone suddenly lost signal inside the cemetery.

7. Old Fukiage Tunnel (Ome City)

This abandoned tunnel is located in the mountains of Ome City. It is nationally famous as a haunted spot and has been featured on television programs.

• A female ghost appears inside the tunnel.
• Numerous orbs of light were photographed.
• The feeling of being pulled by the hand from inside the tunnel

8. Doryodo Ruins (Hachioji City)

This is the site of a former temple located on a hillside in Yarimizu, Hachioji City. It is also known as the location where multiple murders occurred.

• As I climbed the stone steps, I heard footsteps chasing me from behind.
• A female spirit appears near the stone monument.
• Many people get sick when they go there.

9. Ekoda no Mori Park (Nakano Ward)

This park was built on the site of a former tuberculosis sanatorium. It is believed that many patients died there during the war.

• Groaning sounds can be heard in the park in the middle of the night.
• A group of people wearing white clothing were spotted walking.
• You may feel a sudden drop in temperature in a specific area.

10. Zoshigaya Cemetery (Toshima Ward)

This historic cemetery is the final resting place of many literary giants, including Natsume Soseki and Nagai Kafu. It's within walking distance of Ikebukuro.

• A woman in a kimono is standing in the cemetery.
• Children's laughter can be heard from between the tombstones.
• I got lost while walking through the cemetery.

summary

Behind the glamorous facade of Tokyo, there are numerous haunted spots. Please be careful.Unauthorized entry is strictly prohibited.is.

Personal accounts whose sources cannot be verified are not published as they are under review, and we are re-examining them, separating facts from rumors.

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